Lanesborough Faces Two Lawsuits Following ZBA Decisions

LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — The town is facing two lawsuits following recent decisions made during heated Zoning Board of Appeals meetings. 

 

Tension has been high in town surrounding the language of some of its bylaws, specifically the sign and short-term renal bylaws. 

 

One case is following a determination made in January, during which the board voted to uphold the building inspector's finding that the sign attached to Lanesborough Local Country Store's vintage pickup truck violated the town's sign bylaws.

 

The second lawsuit followed the Zoning Board's February decision to uphold a cease-and-desist order against Second Drop Farm for short-term rentals. The board argued that, in the absence of specific bylaw regulations, such rentals are not permitted.

 

Both suits outline several points made by the applicants during their respective meetings. 

 

Lanesborough Local Country Store's lawsuit was filed on behalf of Kurt Hospot, as trustee of Normal K Trust, and store owner Tyler Purdy by attorney Anthony Doyle. 

 

It demands that the board's decision be overturned and that they be allowed to have the advertisement attached to the motor vehicle at its current location.